Psalms - Songs of the King

"A Psalm For The Journey"

(Psalm 84)

What does it mean to stand before God and give an account?

In this Beyond the Notes episode, Pastor Russell Howard opens in Psalm 84:7 and brings that ancient pilgrim language into conversation with 2 Corinthians 5:6-11. He walks through five affirmations Paul makes to believers, covering the source of Christian courage, the reality of death and what comes immediately after, the aim to please Christ in daily life, and the nature of the judgment seat of Christ. He also addresses a common translation question about the word rendered "evil" in 2 Corinthians 5:10, explaining why "worthless" or "empty" more accurately reflects what Paul intended.

The judgment seat of Christ is not a courtroom for heaven and hell. It is a stewardship review. This episode helps listeners understand what that means, why it matters, and how to live with more focus and faithfulness because of it.

April 12, 2026

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